The sensitivity of the human thirst response to changes in plasma osmolality: a systematic review

Abstract Background Dehydration is highly prevalent and is associated with adverse cardiovascular and renal events. Clinical assessment of dehydration lacks sensitivity. Perhaps a patient’s thirst can provide an accurate guide to fluid therapy. This systematic review examines the sensitivity of thir...

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Published in:Perioperative Medicine
Main Authors: Fintan Hughes, Monty Mythen, Hugh Montgomery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Subjects:
Dehydration
Osmoregulation
Thirst
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13741-017-0081-4

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